1. Student's full name:Nguyen Thi Hue:
2. Gender:Female
3. Date of birth:15/10/1979
4. Place of birth:Phu Hung commune, Yen Yen district, Nam Dinh province
5. Decision number for student admission:Decision No. 4058/QD-XHNV dated December 28, 2022, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi
6. Changes in the training process:
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7. Thesis Title:The symbolic meanings of the colors "White," "Black," and "Gray" in Vietnamese words (compared with their English equivalents).
8. Major:Vietnamese Studies; Code: 8310630.01
9. Scientific supervisor:Dr. Tran Thi Hien – Department of Vietnamese Studies and Vietnamese Language, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
10. Summary of the thesis results:
This thesis analyzes the symbolic meanings of the three colors white, black, and gray in Vietnamese, comparing them with their English counterparts.
The results reveal significant similarities in how the two languages use color as symbolism: white symbolizes purity, nobility, and innocence, but also carries negative connotations; black is often associated with bad luck, cruelty, and vice; and gray represents intelligence, monotony, or lack of vitality. However, each language has differences reflecting its own cultural characteristics: In Vietnamese culture, white is associated with chastity and loss, while in English it also symbolizes hypocrisy and uselessness. Black in Vietnamese represents beauty and nobility, a less common theme in English. Gray in English is associated with politics, ambiguity, and the purchasing power of the elderly, a theme absent in Vietnamese.
The research confirms that the symbolic meaning of color is both universal and deeply influenced by history, culture, and society, while also opening up avenues for further research into the role of color in language and culture.
11. Practical applications:This study provides further insights for teaching Vietnamese culture and language, raising awareness of the relationship between language, culture, and color.
12. Future research directions:
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INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name:Nguyen Thi Hue
2. Sex:Female
3. Date of birth: 15/10/1979
4. Place of birth: Phu Hung commune, district of Y Yen, Nam Dinh province
5. Admission decision number:Decision No. 4058/QD-XHNV Dated: 28/12/2022
6. Changes in academic process:
7. Official thesis title: Symbolic meanings of the colors: white, black, gray in Vietnamese (in comparison with those in English)
8. Major:Vietnamese Studies. Code: 8310630.01
9. Supervisors:PhD Tran Thi Hien, Faculty of Vietnamese Studies and Language, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
The thesis analyzes the symbolic meanings of the three colors white, black, and gray in Vietnamese, in comparison with English.
The findings reveal significant similarities in how the two languages use colors as symbols: white represents purity, nobility, and clarity, but also carries negative connotations; black is often associated with bad luck, malice, or vices; and gray symbolizes intelligence, monotony, or lifelessness. However, each language also demonstrates differences that reflect distinct cultural characteristics: in Vietnamese culture, white is linked to chastity and loss, whereas in English, it can also symbolize hypocrisy or uselessness. Black in Vietnamese conveys beauty and nobility, which is less emphasized in English. Meanwhile, gray in English is associated with politics, ambiguity, and the purchasing power of older people, which does not appear in Vietnamese.
The study confirms that the symbolic meanings of colors are both universal and deeply influenced by history, culture, and society. It also opens avenues for further research into the symbolism of colors in language and culture.
11. Practical applicability, if any:This study provides additional knowledge for teaching about Vietnamese culture and language, enhancing awareness of the relationship between language, culture, and colors.
12. Further research directions, if any:
13. Thesis-related publications:
